Douluo Continent: The Martial Soul Tu Shan Su Su, a tangled web of fate.

Chapter 65 Soul Master Competition! [Please read on, please recommend!]

Tang Xiao was panting heavily, his eyes bloodshot, and drops of blood dripped from his right hand, which was gripping the Clear Sky Hammer.

"My Clear Sky Hammer is the number one weapon spirit in the world!"

His voice was like thunder.

Tang Xiao felt a surge of resentment welling up inside him, and he was secretly indignant.

Those old guys were only thinking about finding Tang Chen; not one of them was willing to come.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have ended up in such a state.

Jiangmo shook his trembling hands, his face looking very ugly. Judging from the exchange just now, he had indeed lost.

"Don't worry about it, little brother. There's no such thing as absolute victory or defeat in this world."

The figure of the Thousand-Pound Douluo appeared behind Tang Xiao like a ghost.

The dragon-patterned staff in his hand emitted a golden light that was too dazzling to look directly at, under the sunlight.

"Shameless scoundrels of the Spirit Hall!" Tang Xiao shouted sternly.

"Shameless? Who took advantage of Chrysanthemum Pass's serious injuries to launch a sneak attack?"

The Thousand-Pound Douluo sneered, his voice laced with mockery.

He held the dragon-patterned staff horizontally in front of his chest, and the golden light in his pupils became even more dazzling.

"Prepare to die!"

Ninth Soul Skill: Sweeping Across the Battlefield

The Thousand-Pound Douluo's eyes gleamed with a sharp light.

Accompanied by a dragon's roar,

The Panlong Staff transformed into a golden dragon, which circled in mid-air for a while before tearing through the sky and heading straight for Tang Xiao.

The demon slayer was not to be outdone, and together with Qianjun, launched a fierce attack from both sides.

"Hmph, those cowards from the Spirit Hall, do they think my Clear Sky Sect has no one to rely on?!"

Inside the Heaven Dou Royal Academy

The spacious training ground was now crowded with panicked students.

Even from such a great distance, the turmoil in the city center still had a powerful and awe-inspiring force.

Recalling the great battle not long ago that nearly destroyed one-fifth of Heaven Dou City,

A sense of horror once again spread through everyone's hearts.

"Quiet! Quiet down!"

Chief Dream Machine stood on the podium,

The eight spirit rings beneath his feet shone with dazzling light.

His voice was deep and powerful.

It seems to possess some kind of magic, not loud but clearly spreading to every corner.

The students, who were originally restless,

And the teachers, whose hearts were filled with turmoil, seemed to have their anxieties soothed by his voice.

"Whoever the intruders are, they will have to step over my dead body to enter the Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"

Meng Shenji's tone was calm, yet it gave people a strong sense of security.

"During this period, everyone must obey the instructions of the college director and teachers; those who disobey will be expelled from the college!"

"I am Xue Qinghe, and I stand with you against those who dare to invade the Heavenly Dou Empire."

After Meng Shenji stepped down, Qian Renxue followed closely behind and stood on the podium.

She was naturally one of the people who knew about this operation.

He came to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy under the guise of an incognito visit, but his real purpose was to win people's hearts at a crucial moment.

It's important to know that previously, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy was nominally under Xue Xing's control.

Now that I'm being punished with confinement, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, how can I let it slip by?

Another reason is that the Spirit Hall's Holy Temple is too close to the Imperial Palace.

What if the Haotian Sect members are cornered and decide to wipe them out in one fell swoop?

Now you don't have to worry anymore.

They even hoped that they would accidentally kill Emperor Xueye.

On stage, Qianrenxue was filled with indignation and passion.

In the audience, her dear younger sister Xueke was also chatting happily.

"Sister, you have such a great figure!"

"Your dress is beautiful! Where did you buy it? It makes you look both gorgeous and dashing!"

"Sister, I heard that you and Duke Lin Jiuxuan of the Black Tiger clan are deeply in love. Is that true?"

Dugu Yan looked at the smiling, chattering girl in the white dress in front of her, her heart filled with doubt.

When did my relationship with her become so intimate?

Previously, they were merely nodding acquaintances.

After all, the other party is a princess in name only.

Dugu Yan didn't want to offend anyone for no reason.

"The princess is naturally beautiful, so why does she need to rely on external adornments like I do?"

"This princess's dress suits your temperament perfectly."

Lin Jiuxuan looked at the two women who seemed like long-lost sisters reunited.

He had a bad feeling, especially with Xue Ke's occasional glances at him.

It made him feel a little uneasy.

After nearly half an hour of agonizing waiting, the fighting in the city finally subsided.

After waiting another half hour, Meng Shenji and the others announced that the crisis was over.

"Hyun-di, please wait a moment!"

Just as Lin Jiuxuan was planning to go back and check if his hideout had been affected,

Qianrenxue quickly stepped forward and called out to him.

"With Tiandou City under attack again, Father will surely summon his ministers to discuss the matter. Perhaps we should go together?"

"this"

"Young Master, our car is broken!" Just as Lin Jiuxuan was thinking about how to refuse, Lao Lu stabbed him in the back with a grin.

Lin Jiuxuan turned around and glared at him fiercely, then said with a forced smile, "It is my great honor to be invited by Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

"You're too kind, Hyun-di!"

"please!"

"Please, Mr. Lin!"

Lin Jiuxuan and Lao Lu sat on one side, while Qian Renxue and Xue Ke sat on the other side.

The luxurious carriage did not feel crowded despite having a few more people; on the contrary, it felt rather spacious.

Just as the carriage was about to start moving, Lin Jiuxuan felt a blur before his eyes.

An old man dressed in a green robe, with green hair and his hands behind his back, appeared among the group.

"Hehe, Your Highness won't mind if I join you, will you?" The old man's voice carried a hint of amusement.

Qian Renxue was startled at first, but quickly stood up and bowed when she saw the person who came.

"Greetings, Your Majesty Poison Douluo! It is my honor to travel with Your Majesty!"

"Greetings, Senior Dugu Bo!"

Lin Jiuxuan and Xue Ke also stood up to bow, while Lao Lu remained seated, completely unconcerned.

Dugu Bo didn't bother arguing with an old man whose head was practically covered in yellow earth; instead, he plopped down next to him.

"You probably don't know this yet!"

"This time, it was the Clear Sky Sect that launched the surprise attack on Heaven Dou City!"

"Hehe, but they really stumbled this time; they were outmaneuvered by the Spirit Hall!"

The old poisoner said gloatingly, a cunning glint in his eyes.

"A titled Douluo elder died, and even the sect leader Tang Xiao had his arm broken."

"Oh, why is that?"

"Qian Renxue" asked in confusion, echoing Lin Jiuxuan's thoughts.

"Chrysanthemum Douluo of the Spirit Hall was severely injured, and then the Clear Sky Sect took advantage of the situation and killed him!"

"Do you know who injured that old chrysanthemum?"

The old poisoner grinned, his old face beaming like a sunflower, practically screaming "I know!"

"Could this be Your Majesty, Poison Douluo?"

Qian Renxue looked at the old poison master with a surprised expression.

Lin Jiuxuan was also somewhat surprised, but she didn't show it.

"If it weren't for the Spirit Hall backing him up, I would have killed him long ago. I never expected that the Clear Sky Sect would benefit from him!"

There was a hint of regret in the old poisoner's words.

Then, she glanced at Lin Jiuxuan with some dissatisfaction.

They don't know how to make the elderly happy at all. Look at Xue Qinghe, she knows how to handle things so well.

He truly wronged Qian Renxue; she wasn't acting, she was genuinely shocked.

The Spirit Hall discovered traces of potent poison on Chrysanthemum Douluo's corpse.

Although I had a premonition

But when Dugu Bo admitted it himself, it was still somewhat unbelievable.

To know,

Dugu Bo was almost killed by Chrysanthemum Douluo.

In the eyes of the Spirit Hall's higher-ups, Dugu Boke has always been regarded as the weakest Title Douluo.

Chrysanthemum Douluo was already a top-tier expert, and he also possessed a plant-type martial soul that naturally countered toxins, the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum.

Qian Renxue couldn't understand why he had lost.

Could it be that Dugu Bo surpassed Chrysanthemum Douluo in just four or five years?

inside the palace,

At this moment, the most elite group of people from the Heaven Dou Empire has gathered.

Ning Fengzhi, the Bone Douluo, represents the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

A representative of the liberal faction, Poison Douluo.

Prince Snowstar, a representative of the great nobility.

Military representative, Marshal Goron.

The princelings, 'Qianrenxue'.

There's also Lin Jiuxuan, who has established his own unique style.

"Your Majesty, the Haotian Sect has gone too far!"

Marshal Goron strode forward and rebuked in a deep voice,

"Time and again they have provoked my Heavenly Dou Empire. If they are not severely punished, what will become of my empire's prestige?"

"Your Majesty, the Clear Sky Sect and the Spirit Hall are powerful; we must not act rashly!"

Xuexing hurried forward, giving Marshal Gelong a disapproving glare at him.

"If we provoke them and they send powerful warriors to raid the palace, can you bear the responsibility? Can you protect His Majesty's safety?"

Emperor Xueye calmly looked at the two of them.

Instead of offering any opinion, he offered encouragement:

"Speak freely, Qinghe, what's your opinion?"

Sensing the gaze of the Snow Night Emperor,

Qian Renxue stepped forward calmly. "Your subject believes that we should first understand the reasons for the conflict between the two sides. Only by knowing ourselves and our enemy can we make the best decision!"

"I do know some of the reasons for this matter; it stems from the conflict caused by the death of Chrysanthemum Douluo of the Spirit Hall."

Ning Fengzhi smiled and slowly spoke.

"According to the latest news, the Spirit Hall has dispatched two powerful elders, and the Clear Sky Sect has also sent two Title Douluo to rescue Tang Xiao."

"In the end, one person died, Tang Xiao lost an arm, and two elders of the Spirit Hall were seriously injured."

"It's a lose-lose situation!"

Having said that,

Ning Fengzhi faced the snowy night, nodded slightly, and slowly spoke again:

"Your Majesty, perhaps we should sit back and watch the two tigers fight, waiting until they are both severely weakened. That would be our chance to rise again!"

On the snowy night, his eyes were thoughtful, and he seemed to be moved, but the capital was being attacked one after another.

It would be a disgrace to the royal family not to do something.

I'm afraid the common people and the noble lords below will be dissatisfied.

"Minister Lin, what do you think?"

Lin Jiuxuan bowed slightly to Emperor Xueye and said in a deep voice:

"Your Majesty, I believe that both incidents were instigated by the Haotian Sect, making them the true culprits, and they deserve to be executed!"

"We have a responsibility and an obligation to make the people of Tiandou see their true colors!"

His words revealed a resolute determination.

"Anyone who joins the Haotian Sect is guilty of treason, equivalent to betraying the nation! Their entire family, including three generations, will be punished!"

Currently, they only have three Title Douluo-level fighters available to fight.

We simply can't compete!

Moreover, judging from Ning Fengzhi's cunning appearance, he's definitely just going through the motions.

That's all we can do to disgust the Haotian Sect.

Xueye nodded. "Yes, Lin Aiqing is right!"

"Your Majesty, the Po clan, Yang Wudi, the Yu clan, and Niu Gao have come to pledge allegiance."

"I intend to appoint them as deputy commanders of the Black Tiger Army, temporarily handling military affairs on my behalf. I humbly request Your Majesty's permission!"

Lin Jiuxuan bowed and said.

"Okay, approved!"

Xue Ye glanced at Lin Jiuxuan with some surprise.

In just a few days, he actually managed to win over two veteran Soul Douluos. This guy may be young, but he's got some serious skills!

However, he didn't take it too seriously.

The Heaven Dou royal family lacks titled Douluo.

However, there are quite a few Contras; those who are stationed in the Imperial Palace alone number no less than a handful.

Besides, the Black Tiger Army was originally intended to win over Lin Jiuxuan.

It can almost be said to be his private property.

Emperor Xueye naturally had no reason to disagree.

He wasn't worried that Lin Jiuxuan would become too powerful because of this.

On the map of the Heavenly Dou Empire, there are many kingdoms and duchies, but how many can survive for hundreds or thousands of years?

In the end, wasn't it still swallowed up by the Heavenly Dou Royal Family?

As long as the Heavenly Dou royal family exists, the righteous cause remains, and the Heavenly Dou Empire will never perish!

"Thank you for your permission, Your Majesty!"

Lin Jiuxuan bowed and thanked him.

The old poison master went out and not only brought him two great generals, but also...

They even stirred up conflict between the Clear Sky Sect and the Spirit Hall, thus exceeding their mission expectations.

Lin Jiuxuan glanced at 'Qian Renxue',

He's now figuring out how to leak the news that Tang Chen might be in the Slaughter City to the Spirit Hall.

As for how to kill?

That's your business, what does it have to do with me?

Immediately after the meeting, Xue Ye issued a punishment for the Haotian Sect.

And more than ten years ago, Tang Hao colluded with soul beasts, disregarding the safety of his subordinates and sect, and quietly led his direct disciples into seclusion.

There were also assassinations of talented disciples from various sects.

All the ugly and bad things were exposed.

In an instant, the reputation of the Haotian Sect plummeted to rock bottom.

The low-level Soul Masters who had originally planned to take the opportunity to join the empire all chose to give up, as they did not have the confidence to oppose an empire.

The Heaven Dou Order's ban has limited effect on mid-to-high-level Soul Masters.

But when those scandals were exposed...

They also have to consider the interests of their families.

Will I be abandoned?

The Haotian Sect has a history of such offenses.

Faced with the Heaven Dou royal family's blockade, the Clear Sky Sect remained silent, and the Spirit Hall did not take advantage of the situation.

Both sides suffered heavy losses in this battle, and without a sure chance of victory, the conflict will likely subside for a while.

Regardless of whether it was war or peace, Lin Jiuxuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He was afraid that the Haotian Sect would turn its attention to him.

He's always lurking outside the door, shooting sneak attacks.

Unbeknownst to him, those elders had already been loitering outside his residence for quite some time.

No one was found.

They only stopped when they heard the fighting inside the city.

After putting aside matters concerning the Haotian Sect, Lin Jiuxuan focused on his own cultivation.

Several soul bones from the Soul Master Competition

He was determined to win.

After examining his own team members, he noticed that, apart from Dugu Yan, whose martial soul had evolved and who had broken through to the Soul Master level ahead of schedule due to his intervention, he had also noticed that...

Yu Tianheng also seemed to have been stimulated in some way, and his cultivation speed increased significantly.

The other team members seem to have remained the same.

In this respect, they are still quite far behind the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall!

Even if I can fight opponents of higher levels and take on two at once, the rest of the Martial Soul Team are no pushovers!

Helpless, Lin Jiuxuan could only swallow her pride and help the old poison master remove the "weeds" once again.

However, now, with the help of Tu Shan Hong Hong, a knowledgeable thousand-year-old fox demon, and Yang Wudi, who has profound expertise in the field of herbs.

It's not a problem to just roll the little pills around a bit.

And so, Lin Jiuxuan wielded both a big stick and a jujube.

Aside from Yu Tianheng being a bit arrogant and always giving him the cold shoulder,

The other team members were quickly subdued by him.

Time flies, and almost a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

The preliminary rounds of the Soul Master Competition have concluded successfully.

They are now about to represent the Heaven Dou Empire in the Martial Soul City to compete for the championship.

"Young Master, please take good care of yourself!"

Old Lu stood outside the city gate, waving goodbye with tears in his eyes.

"Don't worry, I will definitely win the crown and return in triumph!" Lin Jiuxuan said confidently.

"Don't forget to bring me some sunflower seeds!"

(End of this chapter)